Design / Build
Elevate Research Properties completes
construction of West End Labs
Manhattan, NY Elevate Research Properties, the life science subsidiary of Taconic Partners, completed construction of West End Labs, New York’s newest class-A research facility. Located at 125 West End Ave., the $600 million, 400,000 s/f development features lab infrastructure, prebuilt lab suites,
Custom glass from Bendheim solves challenges for Lincoln Center’s new David Geffen Hall
Manhattan, NY Architects specified a wall of custom glass from Bendheim to meet complex challenges at David Geffen Hall, the newly renovated home of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.Skanska-led JV with Halmar awarded $1.24b
JFK central terminal reconstruction contract
Queens, NY Skanska and joint venture partner, Halmar International, LLC, have been awarded a contract by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to carry out the $1.24 billion design and reconstruction of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Central Terminal area roadways, utilities and ground transportation center (GTC). Parsons Corp. will serve as lead designer to the Skanska Halmar JFK Joint Venture.Thalle Industries launches Dakota Concrete
Montrose, NY In an expansion move, Thalle Industries has launched Dakota Concrete, expanding its services to concrete products for customers in the Lower Hudson Valley while strengthening Thalle’s competitive position in this key market. Thalle Industries is handling orders and deliveries at 2099 Albany Post Rd.
DXA Studio brings wellness living to 110 North 1st St.
Brooklyn, NY EDRE Development has launched sales at 110 North 1st St. in Williamsburg. Offering one- to four-bedroom condominiums, the project is bringing high-end residential living to North 1st St. With a base building designed by EDRE Development and interiors by DXA Studio, the seven-story, 38-unit building offers residences with a suite of amenities focused on health and wellness.
Urban Atelier Group promotes Acciari, Voutsas, O’Neill, Alaimo, and Smith
Manhattan, NY Construction management firm Urban Atelier Group (UAG) has promoted four team members to executive-level positions and one team member to project director. This decision will support the company’s growth and facilitate expansion into new markets. The individuals promoted include Danielle Acciari, director, finance, and controller; Thomas Voutsas, vice president, project executive
Help get staff back to the office and reduce workdays lost to illness with new class of air purifier - by Robert Diamond
The recent introduction of a new class of room air purifier can help get your staff back to the office. It also makes possible the reduction of workdays lost due to illnesses. That’s because clean, healthier air can now be streamed directly to the breathing zones of office workspaces. The innovation behind this is the newfound ability to easily mount air purifiers in ceiling and wall locations.
BRP Companies celebrates topping out at 90Ninety; built by Skycore Builders
Queens, NY BRP Companies celebrated the topping out at 90Ninety, a 614-unit, mixed-income residential development located at 166-20 90th Ave. in Jamaica. The project’s construction is being led by Skycore Builders and completion is expected in July 2025. “We’re thrilled to be celebrating 90Ninety’s topping out as we are one step closer to bringing the Project to final completion,” said Meredith Marshall
Man vs. Machine: How technology can drastically reduce fatal blind spot incidents on construction sites - by Mason Ford
The construction industry is heading in the direction of autonomy and robotic equipment operation, but before we get to that critical point, we first need to solve safety issues with the integration of object detection and avoidance technology. A roadmap exists to get us there, as the automotive industry is already leveraging backup cameras and avoidance technology, but the construction industry has been slow to follow suit.
Mojo Stumer promotes Reiben and Cumella to associates
Greenvale, NY Mojo Stumer Associates promoted two employees, Alisha Reiben and George Luis Cumella, to the position of associate. Reiben, who has been an instrumental force in the firm’s financial operations as controller, has consistently exhibited a high level of professionalism, integrity, and meticulousness in her work.
